Successful Acquisition of Sandy Spring Bank
The acquisition of Sandy Spring Bank closed on April 1, 2025, ahead of schedule, and the integration is progressing smoothly. The acquisition introduced merger accounting noise, but the operating performance is meeting expectations.
Expansion in Core Net Interest Margin
The reported FTE net interest margin expanded by 38 basis points to 3.83%, with the core net interest margin improving by 8 basis points.
Strong Loan Growth
Pro forma loan growth was approximately 4.0% annualized quarter-over-quarter, exceeding internal expectations despite economic uncertainties, with a strong loan pipeline.
Solid Credit Quality
Credit quality remains solid with only 1 basis point of annualized net charge-offs and a low percentage of past due loans.